Osteopathic Manual Therapy is a hands-on, whole-body approach to care that focuses on reducing pain, improving
movement, and supporting your body’s natural ability to heal.
Instead of only treating where you feel pain, this approach looks at how your entire body is functioning. Over time, injuries,
repetitive movements, posture, and stress can create areas of tension or restriction. These can affect how you move and
may lead to discomfort or recurring issues.
Osteopathic treatment works to identify and improve these imbalances, helping your body move more freely and efficiently.
How Does It Work?
Treatment is gentle, hands-on, and tailored to you.
Your practitioner will assess how your body moves and feels, then use specific techniques to:
● improve joint and tissue mobility
● reduce tension and restriction
● support circulation
● encourage more efficient movement patterns
By improving how different parts of your body move and work together, treatment helps create the right conditions for
healing and recovery.
In Alberta, Manual Osteopathic Therapists use external, hands-on techniques and will refer to other healthcare providers
when needed to make sure you’re getting the most appropriate care.
What Are the Benefits?
● Pain relief – Reducing discomfort in the spine, joints, muscles, and soft tissues
● Improved mobility – Increasing flexibility and reducing stiffness
● Better posture and alignment – Supporting how your body moves day to day
● Stress relief – Helping your body relax and release tension
● Improved circulation – Supporting recovery after injury or surgery
What Conditions Can It Help With?
● back, neck, and joint pain
● postural discomfort
● headaches and migraines
● TMJ (jaw) dysfunction
● arthritis and joint stiffness
● sciatica and nerve-related symptoms
● muscle strains and sprains
● ongoing tension and stress
Who Can Benefit?
● people dealing with chronic or recurring pain
● athletes and active individuals
● those recovering from surgery
● individuals experiencing stress or tension
● older adults looking to maintain mobility and function
What to Expect From a Session
Sessions are one-on-one and focused on your individual needs.
Your practitioner will assess how your body moves and identify areas that may be contributing to your symptoms. Treatment
is hands-on, gentle, and adjusted to your comfort level.
If needed, your practitioner will also guide you toward other healthcare providers to ensure you’re getting the right support.
A Whole-Body Approach to Feeling Better
Whether you’re recovering from an injury, managing ongoing discomfort, or simply looking to move more easily, Osteopathic
Manual Therapy offers a thoughtful, individualized approach to care.
By focusing on how your body works as a whole, it helps support better movement, less pain, and long-term health.
If you’re curious whether Osteopathic Manual Therapy is the right fit for you, we’re here to help. Our team at Bolder
Health and Performance can guide you through your options and create a plan tailored to your goals. Whether you’re
dealing with an injury, ongoing discomfort, or simply looking to move better, feel free to reach out or book an
appointment online—we’d be happy to support you.
